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Social services.Provides adoption of children from other countries, with the approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of the Family and Children.
Sosial tjenesteyting. Formidler adopsjon av barn fra andre land, med. godkjennelse fra Sosialdepartementet og Barne- og. familiedepartementet. Driver også annet hjelpearbeid i landene som det. blir samarbeidet med.. Andre sosialtjenester uten botilbud ellers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAdopsjonsforum is a registered social services nonprofit based in Oslo, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its registration number is 971474475. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 72/100 for social services charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 4M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Adopsjonsforum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Norway is 72/100.
Adopsjonsforum is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Adopsjonsforum has NOK 4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Adopsjonsforum is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NOK 4M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Adopsjonsforum. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Adopsjonsforum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Adopsjonsforum profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Social services.Provides adoption of children from other countries, with the approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of the Family and Children. Adopsjonsforum is classified as a social services organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among social services charities registered in Norway: Adopsjonsforum's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 4M is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B.
Adopsjonsforum is registered in Norway. Donations of at least 500 NOK (up to 50,000 NOK per year) to approved Norwegian nonprofits are tax-deductible. The organization must be registered in the Volunteer Register and report donations to the Norwegian Tax Administration.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ADOPSJONSFORUM is in Norway (EU/EEA). Dutch donors may be eligible for deductibility if the charity is recognized under the Dutch ANBI cross-EU equivalence rules. Check the Belastingdienst ANBI register or consult a Dutch tax advisor.
ADOPSJONSFORUM is registered in Norway. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralKronikk om granskningsrapport: Som utenlandsadoptert er jeg bekymret - Aftenposten
Norske par i adopsjonskø frykter adopsjonsfeltet kollapser - NRK
(+) Ho hjelpte 40 barn til nye heimar – no er det stoppa - smp.no
Debatt: Gi rom for nyansene, Bufdir! - Aftenposten
Adopsjonsskandalen: – Forstår ikke risikoen - TV2.no
– Forventer en offentlig unnskyldning etter granskingen - utrop.no
Norge får kritikk etter granskning av utenlandsadopsjoner – Adopsjonsforum beklager - ABC Nyheter
Granskingsutvalg: Kraftig kritikk av norske adopsjoner - VG
Granskningsutvalg: Norsk adopsjonsbyrå brøt reglene - TV2.no
Adopsjon, Adopsjonsforum | Norske myndigheter får kritikk etter granskning av utenlandsadopsjoner - Nettavisen
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- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Adopsjonsforum
- What is Adopsjonsforum?
- Adopsjonsforum is a social services association based in Oslo, Norway. Social services.Provides adoption of children from other countries, with the approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of the Family and Children.
- When was Adopsjonsforum founded?
- Adopsjonsforum was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Adopsjonsforum?
- Sidsel Elie Aas.
- Where is Adopsjonsforum located?
- Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
- What is Adopsjonsforum's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
- Is Adopsjonsforum trustworthy?
- Adopsjonsforum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Adopsjonsforum's registration number?
- Registration: 971474475 (Norway).
- What is Adopsjonsforum's website?
- https://adopsjonsforum.no
- Are donations to Adopsjonsforum tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.